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Hi Darren I haven't heard of Smith's, Inishmacowney is known as Horse Island colloquially. The population of Horse in 1841 was 142. In my experience, the islands that were known by surnames as well such as Nix's and Melican's only had one family living on them. I know some of the smaller islands off...

Interesting account, you're very lucky to have found both ancestral homes. Enjoyable description of your trip.